Book type: non-fiction (1081)


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Lettres à un jeune poète et autres lettres by Rainer Maria Rilke FR

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
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En 1903, Rainer Maria Rilke entame une correspondance avec un jeune homme de vingt ans, Franz Kappus, un élève du prytanée militaire, qui lui a envoyé ses premiers essais poétiques. Plusieurs lettres suivront, sue Kappus publiera en 1929, trois ans après la mort de Rilke. Ces textes sont devenus immédiatement célèbres et comptent parmi les plus beaux de Rilke ; au fil du temps et des réponses, ils composent une superbe méditation sur la solitude, la création, l'amour, m'accomplissement de l'être. Au-delà de ce recueil, d'autres lettres ont été ajoutées, adressées à Lou Andréas-Salomé, Friedric... continue

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Lichtungen : Roman by Iris Wolff DE

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Romania flag Romania
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Shortlist Deutscher Buchpreis 2024 »Du hättest zurücksehen müssen, dachte er, allein um zu wissen, ob sie sich nach dir umgewandt hat.« Zwischen Lev und Kato besteht seit ihren Kindertagen eine besondere Verbindung. Doch die Öffnung der europäischen Grenzen weitet ihre Lebensentwürfe und verändert ihre Beziehung für immer. Voller Schönheit und Hingabe erzählt Iris Wolff in ihrem großen neuen Roman von zeitloser Freundschaft und davon, was es braucht, um sich von den Prägungen der eigenen Herkunft zu lösen. ... continue

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Life : Selected Quotations by Paulo Coelho EN

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This collection of selected quotes from Paulo Coelho's impressive body of work is a must–have item for fans of this celebrated and internationally bestselling author. A beautiful book with four–colour artwork by the renowned Norwegian artist Anne Kristin Hagesaether, it contains inspirational quotes from such beloved Coelho titles as Eleven Minutes, The Valkyries, The Devil And Miss Prym, The Zahir, and the mega bestseller The Alchemist. Whether read in one sitting or savoured gradually, this is a visually stunning and enlightening look into Coelho's extraordinary perspective on life –one that... continue

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Life Without Limits : Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Oceania / Australia flag Australia
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ECPA BESTSELLER—Over one million copies sold! • What Would Your Life be Like if Anything Were Possible? Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disabilities to live an independent, rich, fulfilling, and “ridiculously good” life while serving as a role model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, Nick eagerly spreads his message: the most important goal is to find your life’s purpose and to never give up, despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in your way. Nick tells the story of his physical disabilities... continue

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Light in Gaza : Essays for the Future by Jehad Abusalim, Jennifer Bing, Mike Merryman-Lotze EN

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Country: Asia / Palestine flag Palestine
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Light in Gaza gathers a collective Palestinian vision of what a future Gaza could be.

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Light on Pranayama : The Definitive Guide to the Art of Breathing by B. K. S. Iyengar EN

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Country: Asia / India flag India
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The definitive guide to yogic breathing from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world's most respected yoga teacher.

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Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian EN

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Country: Asia / Iran flag Iran
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Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time "A book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves."--Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue It's 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He's terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he's gay, but ... continue

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Like a Mighty Wind by Mel Tari, Cliff Dudley EN

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Country: Asia / Indonesia flag Indonesia
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Translated into dozens of languages, with millions of copies sold, Like a Mighty Wind remains a beloved classic from global evangelist Mel Tari. Recounting the incredible story of revival on the island of Timor during 1965 in the midst of political turmoil, the book is an amazing testament to the power of faith and the reality of God's power to work miracles in modern times.

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Like a Straw Bird It Follows Me: And Other Poems by Ghassan Zaqtan EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Asia / Palestine flag Palestine
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A translation of the works of one of a key Palestinian poet contains his 10th and most recent poetry collection, along with selected earlier poems that illuminate the vision of what Arabic and Palestinian poetry are capable of.

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Linea Nigra : An Essay on Pregnancy and Earthquakes by Jazmina Barrera EN

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"Personal essays about pregnancy interwoven with references to pregnancy in art and literature"--